About the same....

Jester is shedding... and shedding... Can't wait to see his deep golden summer coat! He continues to do full body shakes. Still most comfortable in front boots. He does best if I can keep him booted 12-18 hours a day on the fores. This requires monitoring of the heel area- he already abraded one heel slightly :( I tried riding in a plowed field without boots, it went ok. Soles are still thin, but no abscessing, no heat. Right fore and left hind have the shorter strides and left fore right hind reach farther. I'm doing stretches and percussive massage to his hindquarters. I was ill for 10 days so only got out to ride twice, about an hour each. It's fun to ride his big floaty trot in the deep footing. Sweet boy, comes up to me whenever I go out to the pasture, looking for scratches. I don't halter him or tie him for booting, hoof picking, grooming, saddling... He usually stays put... and gets a reminder when he doesn't! I don't know how long it will take to rebuild the muscle in his hindquarters... He needs it! His loins aren't sore anymore, but he raises them when asked to back. Backing up is tough. Flies are out, already had to put one does of eye meds in to ward off inflammation. I'm glad he tries to cooperate.